12206 — Albany, NY Home Values
Typical home value $228,348 as of June 2026 · 106th of 110 in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 12206, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 12206 compares in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area
ZIP code 12206 (Albany, NY) has a typical home value of $228,348 as of June 2026, ranking 106th of 110 ZIP codes tracked in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area, more expensive than about 5% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +6.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +38.9%, from $164,413 in June 2021 to $228,348 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 10.6× the annual rent ($1,801/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Albany.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 12206 has a population of 14,592, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 45% Black or African American, 23.4% White, 12.6% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% two or more races, 8.1% Asian, and 1.1% another race.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL | 30 WATERVLIET AVE, ALBANY, NY | 0.1 mi |
| ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL | 676 CLINTON AVE, ALBANY, NY | 0.4 mi |
| ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL | 700 WASHINGTON AVE, ALBANY, NY | 0.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12206?
$228,348 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 12206 an expensive ZIP code in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area?
12206 ranks 106th of 110 ZIP codes in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 5% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 12206 changed over the past year?
+6.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 12206?
The typical home price is 10.6× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,801/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 12206?
14,592, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 12206?
HENRY JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL (0.1 mi), ROOTS ACADEMY AT WEST HILL (0.4 mi), ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL (0.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 12206?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.